There are 6 ways to get from Haputale to Sigiriya by car, plane, bus, train, or taxi
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Drive, fly
best- Drive from Haputale to Colombo-Airport-CMBcar
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane CMB - GIU
3h 41mRs 22,709–122,503Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Haputale to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the bus from Polgahawela to Habaranabus
10h 10mRs 3,021–5,340Bus, Mini Bus
- Take the bus from Haputale to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus Badulla-Colombo / ...
- Take the bus from Kandy to Dambullabus
8h 11mRs 4,010–5,074Drive 190.9 km
- Drive from Haputale to Sigiriyacar 190.9 km
3h 45mRs 8,673–12,527Taxi
- Take the taxi from Haputale to Sigiriyataxi 190.9 km
3h 45mRs 23,000–28,000Train
- Take the train from Haputale to Polgahawelatrain Badulla
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Habaranatrain Colombo / ...
10h 34mRs 3,521–7,340
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Haputale to Sigiriya is to train and bus which costs Rs. 3000 - Rs. 5500 and takes 10h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Haputale to Sigiriya is to drive and fly which takes 3h 41m and costs Rs. 22000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Haputale to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Haputale and arriving at Dambulla via Kandy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Haputale to Sigiriya. However, there are services departing from Haputale and arriving at Habarana via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.
The distance between Haputale and Sigiriya is 314 km. The road distance is 190.9 km.
The best way to get from Haputale to Sigiriya without a car is to bus and Mini Bus which takes 8h 11m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 5500.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Haputale to Sigiriya, including transfers.
Haputale to Sigiriya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Haputale station.
Haputale to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Haputale station.
The best way to get from Haputale to Sigiriya is to bus and Mini Bus which takes 8h 11m and costs Rs. 4000 - Rs. 5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 7500 and takes 10h 34m.
What companies run services between Haputale, Uva, Sri Lanka and Sigiriya, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Haputale to Sigiriya via Kandy and Dambulla in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Haputale to Sigiriya via Polgahawela and Habarana in around 10h 34m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sigiriya Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Haputale to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Haputale to Polgahawela
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,100
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,400–3,100
Train from Polgahawela to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Haputale to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Website
- traveling.com
Bus from Kandy to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 6,387
- Schedules at
- traveling.com
- Phone
- +94 70 311 0501
- [email protected]
- Website
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Kandy to Dambulla
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
Bus from Polgahawela to Habarana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 850–1,200
- Schedules at
- sltb.eseat.lk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Estimated price
- Rs 23,000–28,000
Ceylon Ella Taxi
- Phone
- +94761 300 309
- Website
- ceylonellataxi.lk
Ella Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 77 078 9383
- Website
- ellabudgettaxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Haputale to Sigiriya bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal station.
Haputale to Sigiriya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Haputale to Sigiriya is 191 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Haputale to Sigiriya.
There are 1076+ hotels available in Sigiriya.